While Stratford is a long way from their home in Utah, USA, Elder and Sister Snow say they are enjoying settling into the place they will call home for the next 18 months.
The Snows are in town to serve as voluntary full-time missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a role they have also undertaken in the past.
Elder Snow says they served a previous Church mission in the South Island around the cities of Westport, Greymouth and Hokitika.
"The town of Stratford reminds us of Westport with its size and the friendliness of the residents."
Sister Snow says she and her husband enjoy the small town setting of Stratford.